Principal/Sr. Principal Systems Engineer (Launch Systems Integration)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman’s Strategic Space Systems Division is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer/Sr. Principal Systems Engineer (Launch Systems Integration) responsible for supporting launch vehicle integration activities by developing and maturing space vehicle to launch vehicle interface requirements in coordination with internal and external stakeholders, supporting Early Integration Studies (EIS) with two launch service providers, and supporting mission integration activities with the assigned launch service provider for the successful integration and launch of the space vehicles. 

*This position will be located in Redondo Beach, CA and can be filled at either level 3 Principal Systems Engineer or level 4 Sr. Principal Systems Engineer. Additionally, this position is contingent upon the candidate obtaining final clearances and program access(es) within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company. Continued employment thereafter will be subject to maintenance of the level of clearance and program access required for the position in the future.

The Launch Systems Integration Engineer will be responsible for the following:

-Developing and coordinating integrated analysis plans such as coupled load cycles and integrated thermal analyses

-Performing integrated analyses with the launch services provider(s)

-Developing the mission interface control document(s) with the launch service provider(s), customer, and internal stakeholders

-Developing and managing interface requirements document(s) to interface control document(s) traceability matrices

-Supporting verification of the mission interface control document(s) with the launch service provider

-The LSI Engineer will develop and manage metrics to report mission interface control document(s) requirements maturity and verification burndown and prepare inputs for launch readiness reviews.

Basic Qualifications for Principal Systems Engineer (Level 3):

-Bachelor's degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 5+ years of engineering experience OR

-Master's degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 3+ years of engineering experience OR

-PhD in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 1+ year(s) of engineering experience

-Candidate must have (and be able to maintain) an active, within scope, or current U.S. Government DOD Secret security clearance or above at time of application and prior to start date

Basic Qualifications for Sr. Principal Systems Engineer (Level 4):

-Bachelor's degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 8+ years of engineering experience OR

-Master's degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 6+ years of engineering experience OR

-PhD in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 4+ years of engineering experience

-Candidate must have (and be able to maintain) an active, within scope, or current U.S. Government DOD Secret security clearance or above at time of application and prior to start date

Preferred Qualifications:

-Strong communication skills, including the willingness and comfortability to present in front of large groups

-Knowledge of Launch Systems Integration processes

-Knowledge of Systems Engineering processes

-Ability to proficiently use tools such as: MS Project, Power Point, Excel, Jira, DOORS

*This position can be filled at either level 3 Principal Systems Engineer or level 4 Sr. Principal Systems Engineer. Additionally, this position is contingent upon the candidate obtaining final clearances and program access(es) within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company. Continued employment thereafter will be subject to maintenance of the level of clearance and program access required for the position in the future.

Northrop Grumman offers a competitive and robust benefits program. As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for:

-Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

-401k

-Educational Assistance

-Life Insurance

-Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions

-Paid Time Off

-Health & Wellness Resources

-Employee Discounts

-Flexible Schedules: For example, the ability to work a 9/80 work schedule, which allows an employee to work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday and take every other Friday off of work.

-For more details, please view Northrop Grumman Benefits.

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Salary Range: $110,300.00 - $165,500.00Salary Range 2: $137,400.00 - $206,000.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.